Old Town (La Habana Vieja)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Great to explore on foot and some parts are only open to foot trap p
reserved plazas, architecture, and historic fortresses
visit Plaza de Armas: a local watering hole for more than 500 years
Necropolis Cristobal Colon
National monument
one of the largest cemeteries in the America's at over 57 hectares
if there is enough visitors, free tours are given or buy a map and wander around yourself
Fusterlandia (Jaimantias District)
created by Cuban artist Jose Fuster
he lives here in Taller-Estudio Jose Fuster
an entire neighborhood that's changed into a creative destination
pays homage to Picasso and Gaudi
San Pedro de la Roca Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site
built in 1638 at the entrance of Santiago de Cuba Bay
multi level stone fortress along the rocky cliffs on the southeast coast
the upper terrace has a view of the water and Sierra Maestra mountains
Museo de la Revolucion
Built between 1913 - 1920
Former Presidential Palace
commemorates the Cuban Revolution
Interior was decorated by Tiffany's of New York
Salon de los Espejos was inspired by Versailles Hall of Mirrors
Drink like Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway's favorite bar's:
La Bodeguita del Medio - Known for their mojitos
La Floridita - Known for their daiquiris